Taiwanese F&B companies like Han Dian, Hoja, and Boba Formosa have overcome challenges like Brexit and COVID-19 to introduce authentic Taiwanese flavors to the UK. Despite hurdles, these brands are building awareness of Taiwanese cuisine through strategic events and local partnerships.
As the U.S. and other nations face the rising challenge of electoral interference, Taiwan’s experience offers valuable insights. Leveraging blockchain and image authentication technologies, companies like Numbers Protocol work to protect digital assets’ integrity, aiming to build public trust in election coverage amidst a global surge in AI-driven disinformation.
Despite reticence from Sofia on closer relations with Taipei, trade officials and businesspeople on both sides remain optimistic about progress.
Situated on the border of Miaoli and Hsinchu counties, this mountainside temple complex and network of hiking trails remain woefully under-promoted. But to those in the know, it’s one of Taiwan’s most captivating destinations. Back in 2009, I pitched a tourism piece to the in-flight magazine of a Taiwanese airline. Tired of seeing articles on…
With home loans remaining unattainable to most foreign residents without a local guarantor, Taiwan’s financial authorities suggest dialogue with stakeholders. Home, as the saying goes, is where the heart is – and for many long-term foreign residents, that place is Taiwan. After legally residing in Taiwan for five years, most white-collar foreign nationals are eligible…
With bicycle exports declining, a bike venture program seeks to shake up the industry by integrating venture capital and disruptive innovation. As Asia’s largest bicycle trade exhibition, Taipei Cycle is a focal point for anyone interested in the latest industry innovations. This year – which also marked its 35th anniversary – was no exception. The…
Taipei’s focus on asymmetric warfare and dual-purpose technology could lend itself to productive exchanges with former Soviet Bloc nations. Following a seven-year hiatus, Taiwan made a timely return to the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in February 2023. Representing Taiwan at this premier global event was Vincent Chao, a Taipei City councilor with the ruling Democratic…
Expanding in range of products and quality, Taiwan’s foreign meat-product manufacturers cater to comfort-food cravings while broadening local palates. If there’s one Taiwanese snack that loses its appeal quickly, it’s the sausage. While many long-term foreign residents initially develop an affinity for the juicy, chewy – or often gristly – texture and the sweet, rice…
Fires and ghost stories haven’t prevented the proliferation of Southeast Asian restaurants surrounding a historic shopping center from creating a novel blend of cultures and cuisines. When a fire broke out on Chenggong Road in Taichung’s Central District in mid-November, it brought back vivid memories of a mid-1990s spate of blazes that destroyed property in…
With major Taiwanese companies having received criticism for environmental and labor rights violations abroad, some analysts see signs of improvement, while others call for a more hands-on approach. On October 31, a group assembled at an industrial plant in Point Comfort, Texas, to protest an ongoing horror story. Led by activist Diane Wilson, representatives of…
